A Daily Dose of Insight and Common Sense

Hybrid super snakes plague more than just the Everglades. The serpents have evolved and migrated all the way to D.C. Government control has woven itself around almost every aspect of our lives and our economy. Regulation is going to strangle this country to death, as it squeezes tighter with every piece of newly passed legislation. It’s already grown bigger than the legislators who think they can control it, and the charmers should realize it may turn on them when it has a new master. If it doesn’t get put back in its cage by November of 2012, it will swallow us whole.

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The fast food philosophies couldn’t be farther apart. It comes down to choice and whether or not you want to make one. No one sits forever at In-N-Out unable to make a decision. You can count the possible items on one hand. Of course there are a few insider options for those who know the system, but their entire menu would be legible on a postage stamp. Sonic’s menu could fill a billboard in 12 pt. font. It has over 168,000 drink combinations, not including shakes and coffee drinks. Breakfast is served all day and you can customize every combo, burger, coney, sandwich, wrap, salad, side order (way to many to list), or dessert. You can run down a car battery with just the radio on well before you’ve read all the options (so there are lots of pictures). This extraordinary country was founded on the principle of freedom. Freedom comes from being able to make our own choices: on religion, political opinion, education, health care, and even what we eat. Don’t get me wrong, I love In-N-Out, and would choose an In-N-Out burger over a Sonic burger every time, but I don’t always want a burger. I’m glad I still live in a country where I have the power to make my own decisions, even if they are not always the best ones for me. We need to encourage competition, reduce the red tape, and eliminate unconstitutional regulations that give preferences to or punish certain businesses or industries. The consumer is smart enough to make the big (and little) decisions when given the choice. Capitalism allows us to learn from our mistakes, rather than be restricted from making any.

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Whether spirited debate or healthy competition, passion emerges from the persistence of ideals. It is crucial to remember that we have the option of raising our voices instead of raising our fists. A constant battle of the minds was built into the framework of this country. A continuous pursuit for truth, innovation, and equality has led iron to sharpen iron as ideas are debated. In the heat of battle sometimes sparks fly. The result has created this modern projected masterpiece, this city on a hill. Discord can lead to discovery. Metaphors that acknowledge the darkness of history, battles in our past, or life in the Wild West, serve a vital role in today’s rhetoric. The internal struggle to define who we are will continue. The fight for a better tomorrow will rage on. We are in need of the constant reminders that the war can be waged with words.

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Although a few entries may be a little hard for some to swallow, my hope is to show readers a fresh perspective, by linking the issues and problems of today with analogies from everyday life.

I had taken a break from daily writing to realign my offline priorities. Gotta keep it all in perspective. I hope to make almost daily posts again and keep you clicking back to see newer posts as they are written. I know time is a rare and valuable asset, thanks for spending some of yours here.